| Project : General Information |
| Project ID : |
49 |
| Project Title : |
Empowerment through computer literacy |
| Community Name : |
Trincity |
| Community Description : |
Trincity is situated along the east west corridor. Characterized with many groups of people - housewives, retirees, single parents; who are desirous of improving their skills by becoming computer literate. Young adults are alse seeking to become more marketable in the world of work. |
| Location Name : |
Casselton Gardens |
| Location Address : |
30 Harvest Cresent Casselton Gardens. |
| Available Facilities : |
Victory in the Word's "Community House". |
| Problem Addressed : |
A high level of computer illiteracy and ignorance about the benefits of computers. |
| How were the target group involved in identifying the project? : |
Through community meetings, the need for enhanced computer skills was identified. |
| How benefit project : |
Acquiring of skills for life: gaining a means to source employment through providing services for others (typing resume). Increase self esteem and self worth. Building community spirit and team work. |
| How involved project deployment : |
Participants will be involved in maintaining attendance and punctuality records, ensure readiness of the environment for class sessions; 2 reps will monitor proper use of equipments. |
| Environmental concerns : |
This project is intended to enhance the social environment by providing computer access (internet services) to the wider community, thereby making knowledge easily accessible to all. |
